Underwriter, Personal Lines

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Personal Lines Underwriter in a welcoming and inclusive environment. This role offers you the chance to work closely with internal brokers, assessing risks and providing tailored insurance solutions. With a commitment to continuous learning, you will have opportunities for professional development and autonomy in your success. Experience a culture that values diversity and community, where your contributions will make a tangible impact. If you are eager to grow your underwriting expertise and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible paid Values Days

Total rewards program

Financial assistance for training

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of underwriting experience in personal lines.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and underwriting principles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risks and assess applications from internal brokers.
• Conduct file reviews for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with brokers and insurance partners in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Underwriting Principles

Risk Assessment

Education

Underwriting Certification

Job description

Surrey (Head Office), BC, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Are you looking for new opportunities? We’re looking for aPersonal Lines Underwriter to join our team at Westland Insurance Group Ltd. in Surrey, BC. In this role, you’ll represent Westland by working closely with our internal BC brokers to assess and manage risk levels associated with insurance policies. Your expertise will help ensure we provide the right coverage solutions for our clients.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $47,500 to $59,400 with a 35-hour work week. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience while considering internal equity.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover what’s possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Personal Lines Underwriter, you take pride in facilitating the insurance process. You’re not an algorithm evaluating an offer, you’re the one offering tailored insurance solutions and making a tangible impact on our business.

Why you'll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• Total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you

Why we’ll love You:

You take an analytical and detail-oriented approach to assessing risk

You are eager to grow your underwriting expertise and apply sound judgment in decision-making

You are independent, self-motivated, and have a solid understanding of underwriting principles

You have at least 2-3 years of underwriting experience

Once here, you'll:

Work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with brokers and insurance partners to evaluate risks

Assess applications from internal brokers and apply appropriate underwriting terms

Conduct file reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines

Manage multiple tasks effectively while contributing to process improvements

Learn from and support senior team members as you develop your underwriting skills

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Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong here We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation. At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability -related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail]

Surrey (Head Office), BC, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada